Assisted Living in New York

How much does assisted living cost in NY?

The average monthly cost for assisted living in NY is approximately $4200. The New York area (including Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Staten Island), Elmira, Watertown, and Binghamton are the most expensive areas in the state. The least expensive areas in the state for assisted living are Glens Falls and Utica.

Does Medicare pay for assisted living in New York?

Most of the time Medicare does not give coverage to handle the costs of assisted living or long-term care. There are some situations where Medicare will cover qualified healthcare costs at a certain facility for the duration needed to live there. Medicare is generally used to cover the cost of home health care of skilled nursing facilities.

How much does Medicaid pay for assisted living in NY?

The exact amount of coverage Medicaid will pay for in an assisted living has a lot of variables. Medicaid will help pay the basic cost for an individual to live in an assisted living facility and will often cover additional services including but not limited to, personal care, room and board, medical supplies, skilled nursing, physical, speech and occupational therapy and more.

Who regulates assisted living in NYC?

The New York State Department of Health licenses and inspects all adult care facilities every 12 to 18 months.